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Remembering civil rights icon Willie ‘Dub’ Massey of the Friendship Nine
Massey was one of nine young men who made history in Rock Hill in 1961.
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Peoria reverend, centenarian reflects on WWII service
Nexstar localPeoria reverend, centenarian reflects on WWII service Breanna RittmanThu, November 12, 2026 at 4:42 AM UTC1 min readPEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- Before 100-year-old Reverend Arthur S. Williams Sr. stood in a pulpit, he served the United States in World War II. Williams was born on Jan. 10, 1926. He…
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James Millette, Professor Emeritus of African American Studies, Dies at 92
Campus News James Millette, Professor Emeritus of African American Studies, Dies at 92 Trinidad and Tobago native made a late-career transition to Oberlin, where he was a staunch advocate for Black students and a mentor to young faculty. October 23, 2026 Communications Staff…
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A North Alabama Rough Rider: John C. Greenway
Colonel Roosevelt and his Rough Riders at the top of the hill which they captured, Battle of San Juan, by William Dinwiddie. 1898. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division, Washington, D.C. and courtesy of huntsvillehistorycollection.org Madison County Record, News, The…
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15 Black Veterans Who Broke Barriers For America
Your one stop for all things Black America! | Breaking national news, entertainment news, celebrity news, Black-owned businesses, and Black history facts.
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6 Black Celebrities Who Are Military Veterans
News by Ahsan Washington November 11, 2026 6 Black Celebrities Who Are Military Veterans Each year much gratitude is shown for veterans who have occupied the four branches of the United States military: Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. These vets have made…
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Black, Missing and Disregarded
Williams now became simply another forgotten name and statistic. That statistic is ugly. One out of three missing children is a Black child. Nearly forty percent of women missing are Black. In Los Angeles County, forty percent of those reported…
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Rest In Power: Notable Black Folks Who We’ve Lost In 2026
We mourn the passing of influential Black leaders, artists, and visionaries who left an indelible mark on our community. Former Harlem Globetrotters star Hubert “Geese” Ausbie, a longtime Little Rock resident known as the “Clown Prince of Basketball,” has died…
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Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists honors CBS Philadelphia's Natasha Brown with Lifetime Achievement Award
November 12, 2023 / 3:03 PM EST / CBS Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Anchor Natasha Brown was honored for her lifetime commitment to the Philadelphia community Saturday night. The Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists hosted its annual PABJ Awards Gala Saturday night. The event was held…
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(BPRW) The Apollo Names Beloved Billy "Mr. Apollo" Mitchell Ambassador & Senior Curator of Community and Cultural Engagement | Black PR Wire, Inc.
Black PR Wire is a 24-hour multimedia news and information center that provides Black publication portals from across the country, black television and radio programming, online training, and up-to-the-minute news of interest to the Black community. The appointment honors Mitchell’s…
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